Caribbean-American pop artist Envi Jordan continues his upward momentum with his new single ‘Somebody To Love’, a dance-driven pop release that sets the tone for a promising 2026. Following the impact of his introductory year, Jordan returns with an energetic blend of bouncy basslines, emotional lyricism, and euphoric sing-along hooks.
Alongside the release, Jordan expands the project with his first official music video. The visual opens with a spoken-word introduction exploring confidence and self-love before unfolding into choreography-driven storytelling that highlights his multi-disciplinary creativity. Born in New York and now based in Seattle, Jordan blends dance-pop spectacle with heartfelt storytelling from a distinctly queer perspective.
So we sat down with him to find out more about his background and origins over the years.
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Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in music?
I’m Caribbean-American, a singer-songwriter, dancer/choreographer, proudly gay, a dance-pop music lover, vegan, and originally from New York. My father is Antiguan and my mother is Guyanese, so I grew up in Brooklyn surrounded by a blend of cultures from music to food. My aunt was a schoolteacher and she was always over with books for me, so I started reading from a very young age. My love of reading turned into a love of writing, which led to me wanting to be an author. That evolved into wanting to write scripts for plays, TV shows, and movies, which eventually shifted into songwriting. I’m passionate about anything that interests me, so it wasn’t long after I started writing songs that I got my first microphone and learned how to use GarageBand to start bringing my song ideas to life.
Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they shaped your sound?
My biggest musical influences are Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, and Madonna. They have shaped more than my sound. I’m inspired by Janet’s performance style, along with the vulnerability and personal storytelling that has always been in her songwriting. That definitely shows on “Somebody to Love”. I’m inspired by Kylie’s ability to make a song sound like it’s been injected with positive energy and excitement. Her music makes me feel great… I try to deliver that feeling in my own way. I’m inspired by Madonna’s courage and how unapologetic she is as an artist. It’s important for me to be confident and unapologetic about who I am, especially as a queer artist.
Was there a specific moment or experience that made you decide to pursue music seriously?
There was never a specific moment because I have always believed in pursuing whatever my dream or goal is. I am passionate about music so it was never a question, I knew I had to do this to feel fulfilled in life.
Can you walk us through your typical songwriting process?
It’s usually random. I could be walking to the grocery store, cleaning, or on the elliptical and a melody will come to mind and I’ll record a voice note so I don’t forget how the tune went. Sometimes I’ll think of lyrics and the melody at the same time. But it’s usually the melody first, and I’ll write words to flow with it after. The song’s lyrical subject is whatever thought or feeling I want to express at the time of writing.
How do you find inspiration for your music and lyrics?
I let life inspire me organically. I write whatever is on my mind, how I feel in real life, or a fantasy of how I wish my life was. The verses of “Somebody to Love” for example are just raw toxic thoughts I had at the time.
What themes or messages do you hope listeners take away from your music?
It depends on the song. If it’s one of my dance-pop songs, I hope listeners take away a feeling of excitement and feel-good energy. I hope it makes them want to dance, and takes them out of their life problems for a moment. If it’s one of my more introspective songs, I hope people take away a feeling of knowing they aren’t alone in dealing with certain issues and the life lesson discussed in the song. With the song and video of “Somebody to Love” for example, I hope what people take away from that is how important it is to truly love yourself.
What challenges have you faced as an emerging artist in the music industry?
The biggest challenge I have faced has been finding where I fit as a queer dance-pop artist. Finding spaces to connect with people who share the same passion for pop and dance music in Seattle, where I’m currently based is especially hard. Seattle has a great scene for rock and rap music… pop music, not so much. My solution has been looking outside of the city and connecting with people in other areas who cherish dance-pop as much as I do.
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your musical journey so far?
The most rewarding aspect has been seeing people connect with the music. Seeing people enjoy the songs makes all of the work that goes into bringing a song to life absolutely worth it.
How do you stay true to yourself and your artistry in a constantly evolving industry?
I feel I have no choice but to stay true to myself. I am a person of color, I am gay, I am a man who has an androgynous style. I’m a lot of things that people don’t like when isolated, much less when put into one package, so there’s no point in trying to change myself to make anyone happy. Either way, there will be someone who dislikes me for one reason or another. Take me or leave me.
What can fans expect from you in the near future? Any upcoming projects or tours?
Coming in 2026 are some collaboration dance singles with DJs that I love, more videos, and my debut EP. No shows are planned at this time because I’m focused on recording, but after the EP is released I definitely want to perform the songs live!
Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?
In the next five years I see myself continuously pushing myself creatively to give the world art that stands the test of time, touring, and hopefully making a positive impact in helping to shift society’s perspective to a more humanized view of the queer community.
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Watch the video for Envi Jordan’s ‘Somebody To Love’ below.
